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Health Effects

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Warnings:

During use and until all vapors are gone: Keep area ventilated - do not smoke; extinguish all flames, pilot lights, and heaters; turn off stoves, electrical tools and appliances, and any other sources of ignition. Do not inhale vapors and fumes. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not taste or swallow. Keep out of the reach of children. Wash thoroughly after handling.Keep away from heat, spark and flame. Keep containers closed when not in use.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS:Hazards IdentificationEmergency Overview: Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.Relevant routes of exposure: Skin contact, Inhalation.Potential Health EffectsInhalation: Irritates the nose, throat and respiratory system. Exposure to high doses may cause central nervous system depression. Such doses may also cause adverse effects in the liver, kidneys, and lungs. Abrasion of cured material such as by sanding or grinding could release respirableparticles of silica quartz, a cancer hazard by inhalation. Normal use of this product causes no such release. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal.Skin contact: Prolonged and/or repeated skin contact with this product may cause irritation/dermatitis.Eye contact: Contact with eyes can cause eye irritation. Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred vision.Ingestion: Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.Existing conditions aggravated by exposure: Eye, skin and respiratory disorders.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS:Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal.

Carcinogenicity:

Components of this productare listed as carcinogens by IARC and NTP.

First Aid:

Inhalation: If inhaled, immediately remove the affected person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If symptoms develop and persist, get medical attention.Skin contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water (using soap, if available). Remove contaminated clothes. If symptoms develop and persist, get medical attention.Eye contact: In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes, and seek immediate medical attention.Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice immediately.

During use and until all vapors are gone: Keep area ventilated - do not smoke; extinguish all flames, pilot lights, and heaters; turn off stoves, electrical tools and appliances, and any other sources of ignition. Do not inhale vapors and fumes. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not taste or swallow. Keep out of the reach of children. Wash thoroughly after handling.Keep away from heat, spark and flame. Keep containers closed when not in use.

Disposal:

Dispose of according to Federal, State and local governmental regulations.